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Use SQL to get the data you need in no time at all! Learn to read and write basic queries, troubleshoot common problems, and control your own business data in just 24 short lessons–no programming experience required! SQL has been designed to be as close to English as possible—anyone can learn it! Learn SQL in a Month of Lunches helps you add this lucrative and highly sought-after skill to your resume in just 24 fun and friendly lessons. The book emphasizes practical uses for the language in the real-world, so you’ll just learn the most useful skills for business data analysis. Inside Learn SQL in a Month of Lunches you’ll discover how to: Set up your first database with MySQL Write your own SQL queries See only the data you need from large datasets Connect different sets of data Analyze data with functions and aggregations Master basic data manipulation techniques Save queries in stored procedures and views Create tables to store data efficiently Read and improve SQL written by others If you use Excel, Tableau, or PowerBI to crunch business data, you’ve probably seen a lot of SQL already. And guess what? It’s easy to master the most useful parts of SQL! In just a few quick lessons, Learn SQL in a Month of Lunches will get you writing your own queries, modifying existing SQL statements, and working with data like a pro. 25-year SQL veteran Jeff Iannucci makes SQL a snap through hands-on lab exercises, relevant code examples, and easy-to-understand language. About the Technology SQL, Structured Query Language, is the standard way to query, create, and manage relational databases like SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle. It’s also a superpower for data analysts who need to go beyond spreadsheets and BI dashboarding tools. SQL is easy to read and understand, and with this book (and a little practice) you’ll be pulling data, tweaking tables, and cranking out amazing reports and presentations in no time at all! About the Book Learn SQL in a Month of Lunches introduces SQL to data analysts and other aspiring data pros with no prior experience using relational databases. In it, you’ll complete 24 short lessons, each of which teaches an essential SQL skill for retrieving, filtering, and analyzing data. You’ll practice each new technique with a friendly hands-on lab designed to take about 15 minutes, as you learn to write queries that deliver the exact data you need. Along the way, you’ll build a valuable intuition for how databases operate in real business scenarios. What's Inside Get the data you need from any relational database Filter, sort, and group data Combine data from multiple tables Create, update, and delete data About the Reader For students, aspiring data analysts, software developers, and anyone else who wants to work with relational databases. About the Author Jeff Iannucci is a Senior Consultant with Straight Path Solutions. For over 20 years, he has worked extensively with SQL in sectors such as healthcare, finance, retail sales, and government. Quotes An essential guide. Jeff has carefully developed each chapter to ensure clarity and comprehensiveness, making complex concepts accessible and practical. - Buck Woody, Microsoft The fastest and the most effective way to learn SQL, regardless of your background or technical knowledge level. - Kevin Kline, author of SQL in a Nutshell Explains concepts straightforwardly to help the reader grow their skills over a month of sessions. - Steve Jones, SQL Server Central Great selection of bite-sized, digestible courses to complement your lunch arrangement. It leaves you smarter every day. - Simon Tschöke, Databricks

At Microsoft Build 2024, there was the announcement of Copilot for Azure Sql going to public preview. Now the question arises, what can this type of Copilot do for me as a DBA, Developer or any other role where I'm working with Azure Sql.

To help you get started, this session will introduce Copilot for Sql to you. Let's get into the Azure portal, find this Copilot and let it work a bit for us.

Don't expect deep dives into the inner workings, but I will get a bit into the security as this is paramount in any data resource.

Buck Woody once (often) said: "don't type in demos". Join this session to see me break that rule! And even better, send in your own questions and see what happens!

At Microsoft Build 2024, there was the announcement of Copilot for Azure Sql going to public preview. Now the question arises, what can this type of Copilot do for me as a DBA, Developer or any other role where I'm working with Azure Sql.

To help you get started, this session will introduce Copilot for Sql to you. Let's get into the Azure portal, find this Copilot and let it work a bit for us.

Don't expect deep dives into the inner workings, but I will get a bit into the security as this is paramount in any data resource.

Buck Woody once (often) said: "don't type in demos". Join this session to see me break that rule! And even better, send in your own questions and see what happens!

Buck Woody joins Kyle to share experiences from the field and the application of the Team Data Science Process - a popular six-phase workflow for doing data science.